Toward the end of Evil Puddle, protagonist William Van Rhyn—played by Matt Farley—gives out Farley’s phone number. It's his actual digits, replete with area code. This isn't the first time he's done this either. Contrary to the predilections of most people who star in movies, Farley actually wants to talk to his audience. Call it up, and you'll find you have a direct line to one of the film’s creators.

The other creator, director Charlie Roxburgh, has been helming micro-budget movies with Farley (also Evil Puddle's writer) for more than a quarter century. Gathering friends, family, local personalities, and loyal fans to populate their lovingly crafted comedies—filming in Farley’s northeastern coastal Massachusetts home whenever everyone has time—each feature they’ve exercised has been a d

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